2009 NBA Playoffs: Results

Instead of watching every game of the 2009 playoffs our readers wanted to know the best of the 2009 NBA playoffs without have to watch the 2009 NBA playoffs. So we watched the games for you and can now give you a list of the 5 best moments of the 2009 NBA playoffs.

1. Round One Boston Celtics vs Chicago Bulls: If you ever get the chance to watch the Boston Celtics Chicago Bulls series or even the highlights watch it. It’s not only the best moment of the 2009 NBA playoffs it is also one of the best first round series in the history of the NBA. Four of the seven games went to overtime with game five going into triple overtime. Derrick Rose tied Kareen Abdul-Jabbar’s playoff debut of 36 points to upset the Celtics in game one. The intensity of the games played were not beat in any of other playoff series in the 2009 NBA playoffs.
2. Houston Rockets Advancing to the Second Round: For the first time since 1995 the Houston Rockets advanced to the second round. That alone makes it our number two moment of the 2009 NBA playoffs. Did I mention they advanced to the second round without Tracy McGrady playing a single minute?
3. Our number three best moment of the 2009 NBA playoffs is when Lebron James makes a three pointer with a second left to win game two of the Eastern Conference Finals.
4. Our number four best moment of the 2009 NBA playoffs is when Derek Fisher hits a three pointer with 7.5 seconds to allow the Lakers to win game four of the NBA Finals in overtime.
5. Our number five best moment of the 2009 NBA playoffs is when the Orlando Magic won game three of the NBA finals to give the franchise its first win in the NBA finals.

NBA.com:  Playoffs 2009